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Maserati Ghibli III (M157) · Facelift 2017 S Q4 3.0 V6vsMercedes-Benz E-class (W213) AMG E 53

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Maserati Ghibli III (M157) · Facelift 2017

S Q4 3.0 V6

430 hp2979 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboSedan2017-2018
VS

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213)

AMG E 53

435 hp2999 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2018-2020

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) AMG E 53

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Most powerful
    435 hp
    324 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    233 hp/t
    173 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.7 L/100 km
    27.0 mpg US
    32.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.5 L/100 km
    20.5 mpg US
    24.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    200 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    540 L
  • Best economy score
    83/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 S Q4 3.0 V6

  • Fastest top speed
    286 km/h
    178 mph
  • Highest torque
    580 Nm
    428 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,870 kg
    4,123 lb
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    825 km
    512 mi
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best performance score
    79/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 2017S Q4 3.0 V6Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)AMG E 53
Power
430hp321kW
435hp324kW
Torque
580Nm428lb-ft
520Nm384lb-ft
Curb weight
1,870kg4,123lb
1,870kg4,123lb
Gross weight-
2,495kg5,501lb
Top speed
286 km/h
178 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
51.2s99% target: 283 km/h / 176 mph
Calculated
42.8s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
4.5s
0-200 km/h
13.2s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
4.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.7L/100 km24.2mpg US29.1mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.1L/100 km16.7mpg US20.0mpg UK
11.5L/100 km20.5mpg US24.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.5s
Calculated
12.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
230hp/t171kW/t104hp/1000 lb
Calculated
233hp/t173kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
310Nm/t208lb-ft/ton
Calculated
278Nm/t186lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
825km512mi
Calculated
759km471mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,979cc182cu in
2,999cc183cu in
Length
4,971mm196in
4,942mm195in
Width
1,945mm77in
1,852mm73in
Height
1,461mm58in
1,447mm57in
Wheelbase
2,998mm118in
2,939mm116in
Front track
1,635mm64in
1,628mm64in
Rear track
1,653mm65in
-
Ground clearance-
114mm4in
Trunk volume
500L
540L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
80L
66L
CO2 emissions
226g/km
200g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 S Q4 3.0 V6Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) AMG E 53PowerTorque
  • Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 S Q4 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) AMG E 53: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 2017S Q4 3.0 V65,750 rpm2,250-4,000 rpm6,000 rpm
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)AMG E 536,100 rpm1,800-5,800 rpm6,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 2017S Q4 3.0 V6Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)AMG E 53
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
4.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
4.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.2 s
13.2 s
Top speed
286 km/h
178 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.6 s
10.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
12.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
194 km/h
121 mph
194 km/h
120 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 2017S Q4 3.0 V6
430 hp
321 kW
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)AMG E 53
435 hp
324 kW

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) AMG E 53 has 5 hp more than Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 S Q4 3.0 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 S Q4 3.0 V6 and Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) AMG E 53: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 2017S Q4 3.0 V6
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)AMG E 53
520 Nm
384 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 2017S Q4 3.0 V6
1,870 kg
4,123 lb
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)AMG E 53
1,870 kg
4,123 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 2017S Q4 3.0 V6
286 km/h
178 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)AMG E 53
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 2017S Q4 3.0 V64.7 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)AMG E 534.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) AMG E 53 and Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 S Q4 3.0 V6: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 2017S Q4 3.0 V6
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)AMG E 53
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) AMG E 53 and Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 S Q4 3.0 V6: 1.0 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 2017S Q4 3.0 V6
230 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)AMG E 53
233 hp/t
173 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 2017S Q4 3.0 V6
825 km
512 mi
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)AMG E 53
759 km
471 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 2017S Q4 3.0 V6
430 hp
321 kW
4.7 s
286 km/h
178 mph
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)AMG E 53
435 hp
324 kW
4.5 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 2017S Q4 3.0 V6
Power
430 hp
321 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
286 km/h
178 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,971 mm
195.7 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 in
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)AMG E 53
Power
435 hp
324 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,942 mm
194.6 in
Height
1,447 mm
57.0 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 2017S Q4 3.0 V6
Power
430 hp
321 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
286 km/h
178 mph
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)AMG E 53
Power
435 hp
324 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 S Q4 3.0 V6 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 2017S Q4 3.0 V6
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
4.7 s
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)AMG E 53
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
4.5 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
MaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 2017S Q4 3.0 V6
230 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)AMG E 53
233 hp/t
173 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMaseratiGhibli III (M157)Facelift 2017S Q4 3.0 V6Mercedes-BenzE-class (W213)AMG E 53
Power
430 hp
321 kW
435 hp
324 kW
Torque
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
520 Nm
384 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
4.5 s
Top speed
286 km/h
178 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,870 kg
4,123 lb
1,870 kg
4,123 lb
Fuel consumption
9.7 L/100 km
24.2 mpg US
29.1 mpg UK
8.7 L/100 km
27.0 mpg US
32.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
500 L
17.7 cu ft
Length
4,971 mm
195.7 in
Height
1,461 mm
57.5 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Length
4,942 mm
194.6 in
Height
1,447 mm
57.0 in
Range score
825 km
512 mi
759 km
471 mi
CO2 score
226 g/km
200 g/km
Trunk score
500 L
17.7 cu ft
540 L
19.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
230 hp/t
171 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
233 hp/t
173 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleMaserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 S Q4 3.0 V6Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) AMG E 53
Consumption9.7 L/100 km24.2 mpg US29.1 mpg UK8.7 L/100 km27 mpg US32.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km16.97 LC100 km15.22 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.32 LC100 mi24.50 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,455 L384 US gal320 UK gal1,305 L345 US gal287 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,546 LC/year2,284 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Maserati Ghibli III (M157) Facelift 2017 S Q4 3.0 V6

  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Has 21 km/h (13 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 66 km (41 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Mercedes-Benz E-class (W213) AMG E 53

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 26 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

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